# Hot Hiking-Inspired Heels The Ash Fall 2011 Collection is Rough and Rugged By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-07-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ash-fall-2011 References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2011/07/18/ash-shoes-autumnwinter-2011-preview/) & [lifestylebuzz.info](http://www.lifestylebuzz.info/2011/04/21/ash-footwear-fall-2011-shoes/) The Ash Fall 2011 collection is a round-up of everything great about fall footwear. With different types of boots ranging from ankle boots adorned with studs, to knee-highs with fringe, to cozy, [fur-lined wedges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedge-collections), the collection is oozing with a sense of edginess that is enough to make even the most die-hard summer-lover wish fall would come a little faster. Inspired heavily by [hiking gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-aw25), the Ash Fall 2011 shoe collection is a little bit rough around the edges. The [motorcycle boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfe-bambi-boot), in particular, are just asking to be destroyed and worn in to perfection. Adding a toughness to delicate summer layers that can be taken into the beginning of the autumn season, the Ash Fall 2011 collection is a great way to transition into a new season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hiking-inspired Footwear:** The trend of hiking-inspired footwear in fashion is providing an opportunity for brands to incorporate rugged and edgy elements into their collections. - **Ankle Boots with Studs:** The rise of ankle boots adorned with studs is disrupting the fashion industry by combining the ruggedness of hiking gear with a trendy and stylish aesthetic. - **Fur-lined Wedges:** The introduction of cozy, fur-lined wedges in the fall footwear collection is a disruptive innovation that offers a combination of comfort and style. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has the opportunity to embrace the trend of hiking-inspired footwear and incorporate rugged and edgy elements into their designs. - **Shoe Manufacturing:** The rise in popularity of ankle boots adorned with studs presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for shoe manufacturers to produce trendy and stylish footwear that combines ruggedness with fashion. - **Retail:** The introduction of fur-lined wedges in the fall footwear collection presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for retailers to offer customers a unique combination of comfort and style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fall-Ready Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearpaws-fall-2024.md) - [Festival-Ready Footwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo.md) - [Reprised Fall Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-reimagines-autumnal-fashion.md) - [Autumn-Ready Cozy Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-footwears.md) - [90s Grunge-Inspired Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-october-collection.md) - [Stylish Wedge Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedge-collections.md) - [Functional Relaxed Winter Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suicoke-fw24-footwear-collection.md) - [Luxury Hiking Fall-Ready Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htown.md) - [Outdoor Performance Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-aw25.md)